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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
William "Bill"
L. Turpin
Oct 19, 1935 — Apr 14, 2017
Obituary
William "Bill" LeRoy Turpin, 81, Fort Atkinson, passed suddenly on April 14, 2017.
He was born on October 19, 1935 in Martin's Ferry, OH, the youngest of 12 children born to the late Rufus and Iona (Myers) Turpin.
Survivors include his wife, Janet McGurk Turpin; two sons, Ernie (Beth) Turpin of Fort Atkinson, Chris (Rena) McGurk of Fargo, ND; four daughters, Char Simdon of Palmyra, Donna (Jim Schutten) Baker of Jefferson, Millie (Lalo) Zarate of Johnson Creek, Lori (Clint) Brown of Beloit; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren with one on the way; two sisters, Evelyn Snyder, Laura Stockburger; two brothers, Glen Turpin, Newt Turpin; other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by 7 siblings and his son, William LeRoy Turpin, Jr.
"Bill's Bash" celebrating his life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Lake Mills American Legion Post #67, 129 S Main Street. Please dress casual.
Following Bill's wishes he is being cremated and having no formal services.
In memory of Bill's love of dogs and in lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to the Jefferson County Humane Society, W6127 Kiesling Road, Jefferson, WI 53549.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was born on October 19, 1935 in Martin's Ferry, OH, the youngest of 12 children born to the late Rufus and Iona (Myers) Turpin.
Survivors include his wife, Janet McGurk Turpin; two sons, Ernie (Beth) Turpin of Fort Atkinson, Chris (Rena) McGurk of Fargo, ND; four daughters, Char Simdon of Palmyra, Donna (Jim Schutten) Baker of Jefferson, Millie (Lalo) Zarate of Johnson Creek, Lori (Clint) Brown of Beloit; 14 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren with one on the way; two sisters, Evelyn Snyder, Laura Stockburger; two brothers, Glen Turpin, Newt Turpin; other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by 7 siblings and his son, William LeRoy Turpin, Jr.
"Bill's Bash" celebrating his life will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the Lake Mills American Legion Post #67, 129 S Main Street. Please dress casual.
Following Bill's wishes he is being cremated and having no formal services.
In memory of Bill's love of dogs and in lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to the Jefferson County Humane Society, W6127 Kiesling Road, Jefferson, WI 53549.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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A Celebration of Life
April
22
Saturday
Lake Mills American Legion Hall Post #67
1:00 - 3:00 pm
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